An Affirming Congregation in Nashville
Do you like to meet new people? Are you looking for a chance to volunteer at Covenant and just haven't found where to start? One one the quickest and easiest places to begin your service experience at Covenant is by becoming an Usher or Host. All that is asked is a one time a month commitment to host at the front doors, work at the Connections Booth, or assist is collecting Tithes & … [Read more...]
If you have a desire to praise and worship the Lord with your voice, musical or dramatic ability, this is the Circle for you. Worship Arts Director Benton Stokes leads us in the ways to help bring the congregation into worshipful attitudes for our Celebrations. If you are interested in being a part of this group or being in a Praise Band, please let Benton know at ben10.stokes@gmail.com. … [Read more...]
With the recent passing of our beloved friend, Garry Mooney, we all have an opportunity to honor his memory by becoming part of a Fellowship activity that he truly loved. We are looking for two helpers for each morning potluck. In addition, we would truly love to have someone with a Servant's heart like Garry's to step up and offer to oversee the Potluck ministry area. Cooking ability is a … [Read more...]
I hope everyone is having a fantastic day today, I previously reported that 2 people had been clothed as a result of the clothing donations here in Smithville. I wanted to update you all on that progress. As of today there have been 4 individuals (1 man and 4 women) in recovery that have been blessed with clothing for work, winter etc as a result of our donations. I wanted to tell you how … [Read more...]
My day today has included a meeting with my new publishing company to talk about an upcoming recording, lunch with my boyfriend and now this blog. All things I enjoy. A good day so far. Among the details I could fill in around those events on my calendar is a little time I spent with God. The time came in the car and it was interrupted by my disdain for other drivers, my anxiety around … [Read more...]
One of the most beautiful prayers that I have heard, or read, is: Most merciful Father,I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed:by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.I have not loved you with my whole heart;I have not loved my neighbors as myself.I am truly sorry and humbly repent.Have mercy on me and forgive me,that I may delight in your will,and walk … [Read more...]
All, we wanted to share the recording of our Morning Worship 1/8/2012. If you wish to watch please click on the embedded link and enjoy. Worship starts at the 14 minute mark, so just skip to there. Thanks, Pastor Greg … [Read more...]
Christmas is a time of that year that brings solemn thoughts as individuals reflect upon this Christmas, their First Christmas, without a loved one. I first published this poem in 1998 as it was used to minister to me in the loss of my grandfather. Each year at this time of the year I publish it again in my column with the prayer that this poem gives each of us hope through faith in … [Read more...]
While I consider myself to be pretty close to God most times, I rarely receive what I would call a “prophetic word from God, for the people of God”. Maybe it’s a lack of faith on my part or short-sightedness, but it’s more common for me to receive a word from God about my own life or something I can apply to a personal situation. Well my normal devotional time with God was upended a … [Read more...]
Can you spare a couple of hours a month? Do you want to help keep the facilities at Covenant of the Cross spic-and-span? If so, become a Covenant Cleaning Elf and donate time to keep our church beautiful. For more information, see Starla McCardle. … [Read more...]
